Wike Cup: Akwa United proves class in cynosure’s 3-1 thumping

Two first half goals and a third in the second half were all Akwa United needed to dispatch Cynosure FC in the ongoing 2nd Edition of Gov Wike Pre-Season Football Tournament. Despite starting brilliantly, Cynosure FC shot itself in the foot when a poor clearance from goalkeeper Believe Imiete was punished by Ukeme Williams with […]

Two first half goals and a third in the second half were all Akwa United needed to dispatch Cynosure FC in the ongoing 2nd Edition of Gov Wike Pre-Season Football Tournament.

Despite starting brilliantly, Cynosure FC shot itself in the foot when a poor clearance from goalkeeper Believe Imiete was punished by Ukeme Williams with a powerful shot in the 17th minute.

Before the team could regroup, they were soon behind barely five minutes later when Ndifreke Effiong scored from a well weighted pass.

Cynosure FC started the second half with a determination not to be humbled by their more illustrious opponent and were rewarded when Anyanwu Daberechi scored a brilliant header off a corner kick.

It was the first time Akwa United’s goalkeeper had faced a real threat for a long period.

However, Ubong Friday scored a glorious goal to kill off any fighting spirit from Cynosure, who will now hope for a better outing in their next match.

Akwa United’s coach, Kennedy Boboye said “it was a good game because we played against a team that is physical. We are here to prepare for the NPFL season and not necessarily to win the tournament.”